Reddit mentions: The best electronic pets

We found 176 Reddit comments discussing the best electronic pets. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 91 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.

1. D.Y. TOY Weazel Ball - The Weasel Rolls with Ball

    Features:
  • Battery operated; works well and long with Polaroid Batteries
  • Loads of fun
  • Assorted colors
D.Y. TOY Weazel Ball - The Weasel Rolls with Ball
Specs:
ColorGreen, Yellow, Grey
Height1.7716535415 Inches
Length1.968503935 Inches
Weight0.35 Pounds
Width1.3779527545 Inches
Release dateJanuary 2018
Number of items1
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19. Pocket Neopets Pocket Game System - Aisha

Pocket Neopets Pocket Game System - Aisha
Specs:
Height1.4 Inches
Length9.4 Inches
Weight0.4 Pounds
Width6.6 Inches
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u/Adeno · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Congratulations on the cute baby :)

Hey I have some nice suggestions for you that the baby might like :D Actually, these are very cute and loveable, I'm sure the baby will love and appreciate them :D

Please check out the following on Amazon:

  • Webkinz Signature Endangered Brown Bear
  • Webkinz Signature Asian Elephant
  • Webkinz Signature Normande Cow

    These are VERY CUTE stuffed toys, very high quality, but very affordable :D They're all below $15 :D You said the family's an outdoor type who loves camping, I think these cute animals would be great additions to their loving team :)

    My brown bear is arriving tomorrow while the cow will be arriving some time this week or next week lol :D Just look at the pictures or videos of these cute stuffed animals in action, you'd be amazed :O You might even want to get some for yourself hahaha :D They're that good :D
    They look so realistic but also very adorable! :D

    Another extra thing that's nice about these stuffed toys is that they also come with their own little "webkinz adoption code" that you can input on their website. This is completely optional and not required, but if you wish, once you "adopt" the pet on the internet, you'll be able to play some kind of video game featuring your little stuffed toys and you can even play with other people. Again, this part is simply optional, you can just fall in love and enjoy the toys all by themselves :D

    As for myself, I don't have anything under $5, but if you think my suggestions are awesome and the baby would love these adorable little cuties, then would it be possible to pass my win to a dear reddit friend of mine who has items under $5? I'd like to cheer my friend up :)

    Thanks in advance and give these webkinz stuffed toys a try, you're gonna love them :D My bear's name is gonna be Don Brando (he's gonna be the godfather of my other toys and he'll make offers they can't refuse) lol :)
u/Wonderpuff · 5 pointsr/tamagotchi
u/Ufoundmi · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oh wow. Thank you for the contest! You're awesome

  1. For the gift card could it not be a fund at all? Because I've been having a contest where I gift as many people with $5 as possible and what I don't use goes towards a big jackpot, and any gift cards I get from now until the giant contest will be added to the jackpot as well xD ..... If you don't want that to count (which is totally cool :P) then this furby and/or claddagh ring would be awesome too!

  2. The person I love the most would have to be my father. I guess I was always "daddy's little princess" :P When ever me and my mom got into stupid (typical mother-daughter) arguments he was always the one who would stand up for me and cheer me up. He also will never hesitate to drop anything he's doing to help me...whether it's hanging a picture frame, putting together my fan or bed ("damn swedes make everything difficult"), or picking me up from school or a friends house when I'm sick. Like last night I had been throwing up, so I couldn't sleep in my room (CAN'T ruin the new furniture!) so he helped me carry all my stuff down 2 flights of stairs at one in the morning when I could have done it myself. He also never fails to make me laugh. He's one of those funny-quiet types, you have to really pay attention to him to see his hilarity :P My dad's probably the only reason why I was able to stay sane living with my family (although he's probably more insane then the rest of us!) He's also always been a hero to me because he's been a volunteer firefighter for my entire life (he'll have been with the local FD for over 20 years) and always sacrifices his time either to help random people, or help one of his "brothers" from the FD with any little random things they need. I could probably go on forever about him, so I'll end it here :P

  3. Will be added as soon as I get paper and some crayons/markers/pencils EDIT: I DID IT YAY!!

  4. For some reason the hardest part for me!.......739!!

  5. I will! Even if it is almost over I DON'T CARE :P And you have a fabulously extraordinary day!

  6. HAPPY CAKE DAY!!!!!!!!!
u/csmith2019 · 4 pointsr/ferrets

Toys:


Jalousie 12 Pack Dog Squeaky Toys... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CSG684C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

UEETEK Squeaky Dog Toys for Small... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZJBH52?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Marshall Ferret Sport Balls Asst, 2-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ENGOP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c8tyDbBXQWQ6M


Marshall Ferret Fun-N-Games Blanket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OE5H54?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Kaytee FerreTrail Flex-E... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ASBEK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Marshall Ferret Bed Bug Play Center https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MIU5HI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Marshall Ferret Krackle Sack,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ARPSI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Marshall Ferret Octo-Play https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EFV9YM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Marshall Pet Turtle Tunnel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VVY49M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_BLdeGqpB9Nl5j

KONG - Plush, Low Stuffing Squeak... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IVGBFY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

EocuSun Kids Ball Pit Large Pop... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KUHQZG0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Click N' Play Pack of 200... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PYLU3GG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share x3

D.Y. TOY Weazel Ball - The Weasel Rolls with Ball https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PKFJKG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7.tyDb0YSNMVT

Bonka Bird Toys 1745 Chandelier... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015RSD7JA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ZippyPaws Burrow Squeaky Hide and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007X7FJAO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ZippyPaws - Zippy Burrow Interactive Squeaky Hide and Seek Plush Dog Toy - Unicorns in Rainbow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8GCB7V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pjuyDbWY6CFSW

JW Pet Good Cuz Rubber Dog Toy (2... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0113J85JO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

3Pack Molar Clean Teeth Rubber Toy, Bagvhandbagro Clean Teeth Rubber Pacifier Chew Toy, Bell Chewing Playing Training Toys, for Pet Puppy Dog Cat (Color Random) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJNGWMK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_okuyDbTBM8HB2

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Squeaking-Dog-Toy-Hamburger-or-Hot-Dog-Assorted/54273866

https://www.chewy.com/zippypaws-zippy-burrow-crayon-box/dp/206190?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=ZippyPaws&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwIPrBRCJARIsAFlVT8_JjfKpnKxdVtL4DtsY7-ld2qS-_7r6PVUG1k0afX9p0jvSthjMAbkaAknVEALw_wcB

just disclaimer some of these toys should only be played with under your supervision so use your best judgement. Check any rubber or stuffed/fabric toys daily for wear and if you see it starting to come apart throw it away as any loose pieces can be swallowed and cause a blockage. My ferrets aren’t chewers they just like to have toys to stash so I’m not as worried but everyone’s ferrets are different so be careful. Also you could make a dig box with rice (never instant) or dried pasta which is a lot of fun for them. They love tunnels, they love to dig, and they love to steal and stash small objects so the toys meet that criteria they’ll be happy lol

u/iBeFloe · 1 pointr/tamagotchi

OKAY, SO... yes, you're correct.

Meets = Japanese - The different kinds are charted here. From L->R: Fairy - Magic - Pastel (blue outline for your tamagotchi) - Sanrio - Fantasy (red outline) - Sweets (coming end of this Fall)

On = North America (English) - In particular, the "Fairy" & the "Magic" ones are currently the only translated ones.

Meets = On = Some (Korean)

If you check on the side or top of this sub, you can find a "Guide Repository" (linked it for ya) that'll be a tremendous help to you.

Here's a guide list for all of the different types of Meets/On you'll want to save. This will legit answers any location / favorite item / pet / color change / growth / game questions you have.

Here's some Q/A about the differences between the apps & downloading them (1) (2), posted a few weeks ago. Youtube "how to download [insert region] apps" if you don't understand. The On device CAN work with the Meets App. Vise versa, the Meets device CAN work with the On app.

I HIGHLY recommend ordering from Amazon JPN (scroll down->change language to ENGL & make a new account, no sub needed) b/c

  1. Sales on japanese tamas
  2. Shipping is relatively fast (some people getting it in 2 days, others in under a week!)
  3. Reliable customer service IN ENGLISH if something happens. Right now, the Pastel is roughly 48.23 EURO (converted from 5,775 yen), shipping already added in (~roughly 10)!

    Popular places to buy cases: Aliexpress (ships from China, took 2 weeks for my bundle), Fuzzy n Chic (ships from Singapore), Etsy (there are fuzzy or leather cases available from different shops), or they crochet their own cases.

    Here's a great Mega Tamagotchi FAQ of Tamas in general by u/wonderpuff

    Phew. I'm saving this comment for the next person lol Hi, next person.
u/KittenAnne · 3 pointsr/SantasLittleHelpers

Sonya was a Dino Fanatic for a long time and I came across this Zoomer Indominous Rex which is a Jurassic world creation (which spawns off into a movie gift as well :) and you all can watch the movie together!) or you could get books on dinosaurs as well ... So many fun things at that age!

u/CrazyLixx96 · 3 pointsr/furby

I'm pretty sure they were called "fuzz luvs". They kind of looked like pom poms with legs, and had huge eyes that opened if you played with them enough, and then did the baby thing if you played with them more.

Like this amazon listing?

u/onceblue · 5 pointsr/SantasLittleHelpers

Hi! Here's a toy I have lying around that I'd be happy to send to you for your daughter. This is the official description of the toy. I think it's been used two or three times - I bought it for my niece and it stayed at my house for her occasional visits, but it didn't get much attention. Non-smoking household but I do have dogs, although all her toys are stored away from them.

I also have these two stuffed animals. I don't think they've ever been touched - one even still has the tag. I'm not sure where the bear came from originally, but I think I won the frog from a claw machine.

Let me know if you think your daughter would like any of those and I can ship them :)

u/tansypool · 1 pointr/neopets
  1. Aisha
  2. Kougra
  3. Xweetok
  4. Wocky

    I don't know about a fifth, but I think that's a fairly strong list - Aishas have been my favourites since I got an Aisha Pocket Neopet and then opened an account. My first account, I had an Aisha, a Pteri, a Tonu (I won a Tonu Pocket Neopet in some competition), and a Lupe, so I have a fairly soft spot for all of them... just not a soft enough spot to actually get one of the last three.
u/octaffle · 3 pointsr/dogs

Pull out the big guns. Go for some cat toys or maybe even electronic toys.

Da Bird is like a flirt pole, but it's got feathers that spin as it flies through the air. It's very birdlike. It's not a dog-strength toy and you'll likely have to replace the feathers after she catches it two or three times, but if she likes it, you can attach the feathers to your dog flirt pole maybe.

Something like this or this drives all the dogs absolutely nuts. The first one with the spinning mouse has survived hard beatings from 4 dogs, but mine is an older product bought when things were still good quality... The crazy circle is great unless the dog chews it excessively or pulls the ball out.

The cat toys that are just feathers on a stick drive my Corgi absolutely ballistic. Add a bell to it and it's an overwhelming amount of fun.

Since she seems to get riled up about chasing, you can try a $20 RC car that you can use indoors. You can also try a Weasel Ball.

Final disclaimer: All of these are the type of toys you pull out to play with for an hour and then put away. They require heavy supervision because they're not meant for dogs.

Edit: Holy shit wtf. That bot comment chain is out of control. I didn't even mention the game. ...

u/patricksquestions · 7 pointsr/pics

What a great idea! The parrot rescue I volunteer with offers the "No-Bite, No-Screaming Parrot." He looks like [this]
(https://www.amazon.com/Chatty-Patty-Electronic-Repeating-Parakeet/dp/B00NB2P86K)

u/vschwoebs · 2 pointsr/BehindTheClosetDoor

You were a good Tamogotchi mama! I was not a responsible owner :(

It is taking all of my willpower not to buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Tamagotchi-45557428143-Electronic-Game/dp/B07DDBXJFJ

We 90s kids had some awesome toys!

u/make-me-waffles · 22 pointsr/BabyBumps

Haha you are welcome! They say it's supposed to feel like kicks, rolls, and butterfly wings, but this is what I feel like is going on in there sometimes: https://amzn.com/B000PKFJKG

u/SilverSmoke45 · 2 pointsr/digimon

Okay, thanks. So it's basically the same one I had back in the day? Is this the same one? Digimon Bandai Original Digivice Virtual Pet Monster - Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SS621LR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pr1oDbR6V63JQ Also, I there any other ones that I should buy instead of this one? This one is around $20, and that's about my budget. Any others that I should look out for for the same price? Or should I just go with this one? Thanks for the info.

u/MonodonMonoceros_MD · 2 pointsr/tipofmytongue

Here you go! I'm 99% sure this is what you're talking about, because I remember having one that played 'Who Let the Dogs Out'. Thanks for reminding me of this. :)

Edit: Here's one with Dancing Queen.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/tamagotchi

It's a re-release of the original Tamagotchis 8D Mine is a gen 2 re-release.

Beep boop shop link.

u/designgoddess · 28 pointsr/reactivedogs

You need a behaviorist, not a trainer. This isn't a training issue, it's a behavioral one. There is so much that you've done wrong, I'm sure you realize that now, that the most fair thing for your dog is to spend the money to get a solid plan from a professional that will help the both of you navigate the world safely. He will be the one that pays for your mistakes. If he bites the wrong dog he could be injured or killed. If he bites the dog of someone who is protective of their dog they can call animal control. If they determine that your dog is aggressive it could be lights out. Your first responsibility is to protect your dog.

This could have started from being around aggressive dogs when he was in his fear period, from reaching physical and mental maturity, or feeling the need to defend himself since he was off leash and you weren't right there to defuse a situation. Maybe all of that.

Raising his hackles is not playing. While his dog communications might be good, the other dogs might not have he same skills. Just because you thought your dog was friendly it doesn't mean other dogs thought he was. It doesn't mean that other dogs he approach are friendly.

You've likely caused a wide wake with other dog owners in your area, especially if they have a fearful or reactive dog. You haven't made any mistake that most of us haven't made with our first dog. I made these and so many more. It's how we learn. I swear the gift of having a reactive dog is it's like having a crash course in training, behavior, and etiquette. I went back and apologized to neighbors. They were all understanding.

Don't let him off leash at all. The muzzle will only leave him defensiveness and more likely to get aggressive. Don't let your dog be around other dogs that might be aggressive or cause tense interactions. Until you meet with a behaviorist I wouldn't let him approach another dog.

Find other ways to tire him out. Using their brain is as good as exercise. Get puzzle toys, play fetch inside. Take a Nose Work class. Make him work for meals. Get a Kong and freeze treats in it. If you have a car, car rides where he can sniff out the window. A dog's brain is built to process smells, let him use his brain and nose to find treats hidden in the house. Find a fenced area that you can have to yourselves. My old neighborhood had a fenced tennis court. I used to go there at 1 am so they could run. I found a flood retention area like this where I could take my dogs to let them run safely. I blocked the steps so they couldn't escape. Mix it up. No set pattern of activities. Get creative.

I have Pointers. They were bred to run most of a day while out hunting. They are at the extreme end of high energy. It took years for them to not just stand all day waiting for me to move. They just didn't relax naturally. I used to play fetch up and down stairs. They'd run down and up the stairs to get the ball for hours before getting tired. I would take them to a remote park on a 30' check cord so they could run in circles. With a little practice I could get them running in circles like a circus horse and not get too dizzy myself. My sister gave me a weasel ball toy for them to hunt. I took them to a quality doggie daycare. I took Nose Work classes. We worked on training every night. They worked for everything. After years of living in a second floor condo with no yard I bought a house with a yard. They still need a lot of work to tire themselves out even though they are now 9+ years old. It can be done without letting your dog run loose.

Start saving for medical bills and check that your homeowners insurance covers you if he bites a person. Do not let your dog off leash.

u/katy_Amourette · 13 pointsr/Delightfullychubby

I just bought my daughter one of these and my chubster started immediately chasing it! Maybe it would help with your chubs :)

u/JoeFlex90 · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I would 100 percent cosplay as one of the Eevee Brothers bringing with me a plushie of the corresponding Eeveelution, also were it a gift giving situation I would have to bring this little guy

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I'm going to a Poke-Party!

u/cryptopox · 3 pointsr/tamagotchi

Also, to add to everything, I don't know if you've heard but they're bringing the Tamagotchi Meets to America (called Tamagotchi On) and it'll be in English, so if you really want a color Tama, I'd wait for that since it'll be easier to operate with it being in English. Amazon.com is taking pre-orders right now and there's shipping to Canada. https://www.amazon.com/Tamagotchi-42834-On-Magic-Purple/dp/B07R4XV8XZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=tamagotchi+on&qid=1557693965&s=gateway&sr=8-1#

u/BooJoh · 1 pointr/tamagotchi

Just found the design I wanted on Amazon.

GameStop order canceled, ordered from Amazon. Saved $5 on shipping and I'll probably get it sooner too.

u/Weloq · 7 pointsr/gifs

I honestly just googled black people reacting to magic and posted the fun stuff, I was looking for the second one because that never fails to crack me up.

Third one is a weasel toy freaking out the emu (?) and ostrich

u/soswinglifeaway · 1 pointr/puppy101

I got it at PetSmart and can't find the same toy on their website or amazon but it's the same concept as this although mine just has a tail thing that extends from the rest of the fabric. The weasel in that product looks like it's attached by a string and doesn't seem like it would last very long!

u/omgwtfbbq0_0 · 3 pointsr/self

When my siamese were much young they had a TON of energy and went crazy over this thing: http://www.amazon.com/Weazel-Ball-The-Weasel-Rolls/dp/B000PKFJKG it would keep them entertained for hours! Maybe that's another toy to add to the pile? It's cheap too which is nice heh

u/Venomousx · 2 pointsr/PixelArt

Oh my god that's so cute! I've been pining after the new tamagotchis forever but they're so expensive. I had no idea you could import your own backgrounds?? How neat!

To confirm, it's one of these right?

u/0Camus0 · 1 pointr/tamagotchi

I ordered this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFJJ7JP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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That would be good?

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u/Toubabi · 1 pointr/tollers

>any kind of thing that moves by itself.

OMG, I bought my girl a weasel ball thinking it would be a good way to keep her occupied and for her to burn off some energy. Well something about it, I'm thinking the way it moved on it's own, scared the daylights out of her! She would not stop barking at it and would hide behind the couch or a person. She saw me put it away in a closet and she wouldn't go near that closet door for about 2 days!

u/thehumulos · 1 pointr/digimon

Not officially, unfortunately. The devices are only releasing in the US, Canada and Australia. Not sure if it will help, but here's an Amazon link in case you can somehow import it!


https://www.amazon.com/Digimon-Original-Digivice-Virtual-Monster/dp/B07SS621LR/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=digital+monster&qid=1562893883&s=gateway&sr=8-3

u/Daddison91 · 2 pointsr/nostalgia

Growing up we had this break dancing robot that played hit clips. It would do splits and spin and I thought it was to coolest thing.

u/NoodleBurp · 1 pointr/Guitar

Personally this goofy thing is my favorite in this vein. Go into a volume pedal, optional Fuzz Factory or other fuzz pedal, a tremolo maybe, and some crazy delay. Turn some knobs for a good time!

u/nvrdefeat · 1 pointr/shittyrobots

Yep, there's even a jurassic park one

u/CAP_NAME_NOW_UPVOTE · 1 pointr/DinoToys

I have the regular Zoomer Dino Trex and this looks to be mostly the same aside from sounds and the skin. It's pretty expensive but here's a link to the Indominous Rex.

u/umabbas · 2 pointsr/tamagotchi

So I guess they didn't :-/

Review 1

Review 2

u/Aquagrunt · 2 pointsr/Superbowl

I found this one on Amazon

u/liajune · 1 pointr/TamagotchiUK

Amazon sell them. You can find the pink one here and the yellow one here.

u/Robot_Auk · 2 pointsr/tamagotchi

I ordered mine from Amazon Japan when it came out, with whatever the cheapest, standard shipping was (roughly $10 I think), and it got to me 2 days after it shipped on release.They still have it Ships from and sold by Amazon, and says International Shipping averages 3-6 days, total price shipped USD63.30.

u/jenboghel · 2 pointsr/tamagotchi

https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Tamagotchi-20th-Anniversary-ver/dp/B01LNBVP2Q there’s also a pink Anniversary. then the “Anniversary gift m!x” but I’m not sure if that one can unlock all the destinations on its own

u/Browndogwoof · 1 pointr/tipofmytongue

It's called a weasel ball. Amazon sells them http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PKFJKG. We had one for our dog, but it had a very short life.

u/craigles · 1 pointr/techtheatre

How large would be too large for the tongues? My immediate thought, going the prop route, would be to use these dog toys or these dog toys, covered in a cloth sheath and lit with a black light, with a lead line to pull them into the tree. I'm not familiar with the show, so I can't offer any advice on staging this, but this is my 2 cents.

u/JeshkaTheLoon · 1 pointr/crappyoffbrands

It's hard to explain. You know those gag toys, a weasel ball?

https://www.amazon.com/D-Y-TOY-Weazel-Ball-Weasel/dp/B000PKFJKG

That's what I mean, minus the tail. Now add a cheap plastic construction that looks sort of like a wide brimmed hat that is open at the top. Put the "hat" on the ground so the "brim" lies flat - previously you attached some cheap-ass dusting cloth to the bottom using velcro or something. Turn the weasel ball on, and place it in the middle of the "hat". Watch it go about its jittery, not very effective cleaning duty.

Sadly, I can't find a picture any longer. They seem to have been replaced by these roomba looking ones.

Edit: looking around a bit, cleaning by use of a "motorised ball"/weasel ball has evolved into basically putting the ball into a colourful microfiber cozy. At least it doesn't look as cheap as that weird construction. You can always claim it is a dog toy.